For the purposes of this article, ‘heritage’ buildings refer to buildings constructed with lime mortars. Lime Mortars in construction were common until the 1930s and in some parts of the UK, even l…
Discover if alpaca wool is warmer than sheep wool. Uncover the truth about these natural fibers' warmth and make an informed choice.
What is Felting? Discover all about the wonderful fiber art of Wet and Needle Felting with wool in this Complete Beginner's Guide
Exploring various sheep breed fibres for spinning, including fine and medium wools, long and down, double-coated and primitive wools.
Not sure of what to do with raw wool? Here are some ways you can make the best of your recently sheared raw wool in your farm and homestead
Explore the differences between goat hair and sheep wool, and discover their unique benefits for comfort and functionality. Goat hair offers itch-free, softer products, while both fibers provide excellent insulation and moisture management. Learn about wool's sleep-enhancing properties, odor resistance, and sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of comfort and performance with Siberia Spirit's high-quality goat hair and wool socks and accessories.
If you've ever wanted to raise sheep for their fiber or wanted to learn how to naturally dye wool, you'll learn everything you need here.
We are proud Shave 'Em to Save 'Em Producers. Shave 'Em to Save 'Em is a program intended to encourage fiber artists to use wool from Sheep that are on the Conservation Priority List. Teeswater SLIVER Roving. Narrow in diameter. Ready for any craft or fiber art project. Breed: Teeswater Sold by the ounce / $5.00 per oz All of our wool roving is natural color. Other natural wool colors are available; natural light gray, natural medium gray and dark charcoal. I am happy to make reserved listings for mixed color orders.
Whether you're a fiber enthusiast or you're looking to buy a wool garment, you're here because you want to know the difference between alpaca fiber…
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Scouring Wool correctly without felting it. Step by step instructions for how to scour or wash raw wool and other animal fiber
Kate’s first fiber love: Columbia sheep.
Sheep friendly fiber art wall hanging * hand made by me * sheep/ animal friendly * natural felted wool locks * driftwood * natural twine hanger * found seashells * you are purchasing felted wall art shown * indoor or outdoor use * Breed: Valais Blacknose PLEASE NOTE: Valais Blacknose are dual coated (fluffy undercoat/ coarse hairlike outer coat some shedding may be possible DESCRIPTION This sheep friendly wall hanging has been designed & made with beautiful wool from Moe, a Valais Blacknose sheep. All of the wool used in the making and designing of this fiber art was shorn for the sheep's pleasure & yours as they are alive & well, happily roaming the fields on their small family farms. THE PROCESS: Felting is a labor of love with each piece being designed & artfully crafted entirely by hand. The end result is undeniably lovely and because of the hand made nature, you can be assured that no two pieces will ever be the same. In fact, they will assuredly be "imperfectly perfect" with all of the characteristics of the natural wool emerging in each carefully designed piece. That, to me, is what makes them a beautiful art piece for you to enjoy! PLEASE NOTE: The wool & locks I use is purchased directly from & supports small farms & shepherds. You will inevitably find bits of hay or wildgetation occasionally intertwined within the felted layers which adds a unique artistic & organic quality to each hand designed piece. View more of my art at: jacksonstudios.etsy.com Facebook@ Francine jackson
I often get asked how I get my white rugs so clean so I thought it might be helpful to all you woolly crafters out there, if I shared my hints and tips with you. Most of the rugs I make come from Scotch Mule fleeces. The Scotch Mule is traditionally creamy-white in colour with […]
We show you how to clean raw wool from your sheep in two ways: by hand in the sink, or in the washer. You need to know the safety precautions to avoid ruining your wool.
SOFT AS DOWN: This fiber just may be the softest thing you've ever felt! Angora Wool is a luxury fiber perfect for high-end fiber arts. FIBER FOR DYEING: Angora Wool takes dye very readily. Natural fibers don't get much brighter white than this fabulous Angora wool, so you can produce sparkling, bright tones. FIBER FOR FELTING: Angora wool adds incredible softness to your next felting project. It is sheep free and a perfect wool alternative for felting if you have allergies. FIBER FOR SPINNING: This lovely matte Angora Wool fiber can be spun on its own or blended with virtually any other fiber. It is a combed top roving so all the fibers are aligned in the same direction and they are sleek and uniform. That's great news for you, because it's ready to spin! DETAILS: 2 Ounces (50g) of pure white undyed 100% Angora fiber ALL SPECIALTY FIBER can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LivingDreamsYarn?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=37884805 including eri peace silk, muga silk, mulberry silk, tussah silk, trilobal nylon, milk protein, suri alpaca, baby alpaca, and pearl fiber! ABOUT US: Living Dreams Yarn is a family-run yarn and fiber producer located in the Pacific Northwestern U.S. As a cottage industry, we are decidedly more "cottage" than "industry". We are proud to offer sustainably and ethically sourced plant and animal fibers handmade in small batches. Our network of makers includes local family farms, independent artisans, and U.S. textile mills, all working together to revive and preserve the ancient fiber arts. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: If you would like to receive exclusive promotions and valuable crafting tips and be the first to find out about new yarns & fun fibers, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://livingdreamsfiberandyarn.com/sign-up/ WHY BUY FROM LIVING DREAMS YARN & FIBER? - SHIPS FAST: All listed items are in stock and will ship next business day. - EASY RE-ORDERING: Didn't buy enough? No problem, all our products are stock items, not one-offs. We carefully research and develop our product lines to make sure they are always available. - BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED: We make our fiber presentable - ready for gifting to yourself or the fiber lover in your life. - RETURNS ACCEPTED: We want you to be happy. If there is a problem just contact us - we will work with you to make it right. Our shop policy applies.
This article is a part of Yarn 101 series ⟶ Types of Yarn. ◉ Source of these fibers are domesticated animals, such as goats, sheep, camelids or rabbits. In this category you will find yarn such as wool, cashmere, angora, mohair, silk and more. These fibers are much more elastic and warm than plant-sourced yarns.
Well, a sheep haircut is similar to our haircut but it's technically called sheep shearing. To shear a sheep basically means to trim the wool from the sheep’s body.
Not sure of what to do with raw wool? Here are some ways you can make the best of your recently sheared raw wool in your farm and homestead
Why is vicuna wool so expensive? Here's why this soft, luxurious fiber from the Andes is so sought after allover
Learn more about this historically amazing natural and sustainable fiber and how wool in the bedroom can help take your sleep to the next level!
This article is a part of Yarn 101 series ⟶ Types of Yarn. ◉ Source of these fibers are domesticated animals, such as goats, sheep, camelids or rabbits. In this category you will find yarn such as wool, cashmere, angora, mohair, silk and more. These fibers are much more elastic and warm than plant-sourced yarns.
Knitting directly from the wool of her sheep...
Our guest artist/author is Zara Tuulikki Rooke. We’ve recently seen the beautiful fleece rugs she’s felted and shown us on the forum with her daughters. But she has taken it a step fu…
Lovely white Karakul Mohair Wool Roving Fleece Fiber. This blend has a silky feel and look to it from the Mohair and will produce a rugged product because of the Karakul. The fiber is ideal for projects such as bags, rugs, or boots and felts very well. My sheep are raised on the plains of Northern Colorado. Professionally washed and prepared by Willow Creek Fiber Mill. Available in 4, 8, or 16 ounces.
We kunnen hier echt merken dat het kouder word, dan zoeken de beestjes weer de warmte op en komen ze gezellig binnen liggen. Het begint er steeds meer op te lijken dat de katten Tjibbe accepteren. Dit heeft erg lang geduurd maar er word niet meer gevochten of achter elkaar aan gerend. Monster (getijgerde kat) sloeg Tjibbe meermaals gericht met nagels naar ogen. Tjibbe liep constant achter de katten aan, de ene keer als in; waag het niet om bij mijn voerbakje te komen! De andere keer, speel nou met mij ik vind jullie zo lief! Nu als de katten in een erg goede bui zijn, strijken ze zichzelf tegen Tjibbe aan en knuffelen met hem. Dit gebeurd nog niet heel vaak maar wel steeds vaker. Ook Koekie(schildpadpoesje) word weer dikker. Ze zal altijd een klein poesje blijven maar ze was sinds Tjibbe's komst erg dun en gestresst. Nu begint ze weer te glimmen en word ze weer dikker. Heerlijk dat het toch zo kan :) Na een druk werkweekend, waarin ik van vrijdagmiddag aan een stuk door tot zondagavond heb gewerkt geniet ik altijd van mijn vrije maandag. Doen waar je zin in hebt, lekker uitslapen, muziekje aan, beetje in huis rommelen, klein beetje huishouding en met Tjibbe door het bos. Straks even naar mams en vanavond de kapsalon even her inrichten. Er is veel verkocht en de lege plekken kunnen weer worden opgevuld. Ik wens jullie een fijne week!
Processing Wool: Step one, Cleaning raw sheep's fleece The total skirting and washing process takes me about 6 hours for a large fleece like this one. with practice I am sure that time will be shortened, but if this is your first fleece and you want it to be clean expect to take some amoun
This listing is for 4 oz raw Jacob lamb wool. This comes from a sheep named Boíndè. The fleece has a soft hand and lovely crimp with minimal vm. There is a good mix of light and dark wool, so you can expect both colors in your order. This fiber is eligible for a Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em sticker. Help support rare and endangered breeds of sheep and the shepherds who raise them! I source my SE2SE wool directly from the farms who raise them.
We show you how to clean raw wool from your sheep in two ways: by hand in the sink, or in the washer. You need to know the safety precautions to avoid ruining your wool.
